272D3 Skid Steer Loader
The Cat® 272D3 Skid Steer Loader, with its long wheel base and vertical lift design, delivers extended reach and lift height for quick and easy truck loading. Its stability and lifting performance provides excellent material handling.
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Engine
Gross Power - SAE J1995
98 hp
73 kW
Operating Specifications
Rated Operating Capacity
3450 lb
1570 kg
Weights
Operating Weight
9133 lb
4143 kg
Dimensions
Wheel Base
54.6 in
1386 mm
Height - Top of Cab
82.4 in
2094 mm
Vehicle Width over Tires
72 in
1829 mm
Ground Clearance
8.9 in
226 mm
Departure Angle
27°
Maximum Dump Angle
51°
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift
14.7 in
374 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift
127.1 in
3229 mm
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear
74.7 in
1899 mm
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump
30.3 in
769 mm
Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle
46.2 in
1175 mm
Length - Without Bucket
127.6 in
3242 mm
Maximum Overall Height
160.1 in
4067 mm
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler
58.3 in
1482 mm
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground
50.5 in
1282 mm
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump
96 in
2438 mm
Length - With Bucket on Ground
155.7 in
3954 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position
7.8 in
198 mm
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket (racked)
89.8 in
2280 mm
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height
84°
Note
Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, enclosed cab with glass door, side windows, heater, mechanical suspension seat, advanced display, standard flow hydraulics, 850 CCA battery, 1883 mm (74 in) low profile bucket, no optional counterweights, Cat PC 12 × 16.5 tires and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow
23 gal/min
86 l/min
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
76 hp
57 kW
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
44 hp
33 kW
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow
32 gal/min
121 l/min
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure
3335 psi
23000 kPa
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure
4061 psi
28000 kPa
Cab
ROPS
ISO 3471:2008
FOPS
ISO 3449:2005 Level I
Power Train
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed
6.6 mile/h
10.6 km/h
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option
9.4 mile/h
15.1 km/h
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System
4.1 gal (US)
16 l
Engine Crankcase
3.5 gal (US)
13 l
Fuel Tank
31.7 gal (US)
120 l
Hydraulic System
14.5 gal (US)
55 l
Hydraulic Tank
10.3 gal (US)
39 l
Chain Box - Each Side
2.7 gal (US)
10.2 l
Air Conditioning System (if equipped)
Air Conditioning
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.81 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.158 metric tonnes.
Engine
Net Power - SAE 1349
95 hp
71 kW
Displacement
232 in³
3.8 l
Stroke
4.7 in
120 mm
Bore
3.9 in
100 mm
Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995
246 ft·lbf
334 N·m
Engine Model
Cat C3.8 DIT (turbo)
Net Power - ISO 9249
96 hp
71 kW
Net Flywheel Power
95 hp
71 kW
Operating Specifications
Tipping Load
6900 lb
3135 kg
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder
7443 lb
3376 kg
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder
6074 lb
2755 kg
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight
3690 lb
1675 kg
Dimensions
Roll Back Angle
28°
Service Refill Capacities
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank
5 gal (US)
19 l
Noise Level
Outside Cab**
102 dB(A)
Operating Specifications
Note
Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, enclosed cab with glass door, side windows, heater, mechanical suspension seat, advanced display, standard flow hydraulics, 850 CCA battery, 1883 mm (74 in) low profile bucket, no optional counterweights, Cat PC 12 × 16.5 tires and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Noise Level
Note (2)
*The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008. The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed and at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds.
Note (1)
Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
Weights
Note
Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, enclosed cab with glass door, side windows, heater, mechanical suspension seat, advanced display, standard flow hydraulics, 850 CCA battery, 1883 mm (74 in) low profile bucket, no optional counterweights, Cat PC 12 × 16.5 tires and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Noise Level
Inside Cab*
83 dB(A)
Note (3)
**The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC.
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